The professional dancer announced he wasn't returning to the BBC celebrity competition because he wanted to be there for his family.

Appearing via live link from Australia on This Morning , Gleb admitted he would miss the show but that his wife Elena and daughter Olivia were his priority.

Talking about the six-month stint on Strictly he said: "We spend a lot of time away from each other and it was really difficult for us, so I had to make a decision as a unit to be together as a whole family."

Gleb and his wife Elena (Image: ITV)

They spoke about the reason for quitting Strictly (Image: ITV)

Their adorable daughter Olivia (Image: ITV)

He continued: "They were flying back and forth visiting me but it was really hard. Olivia is going to be starting school, she will be six in November.

"I want to be there for her, wake up with her every morning and cook her breakfast and take her to school."